From the ashes of Shaman was Korpiklaani (people of the forest) born, there was chosen for this name because of the change in musical style and lyrics. The purpose was to move away form the craft-full impulsive folk metal, as it can be heard on the two albums of Shaman, towards a more broadly accepted sound. Jonne Jarvela imagined the sound should be characterized more from the traditional Finnish folk melodies and metal. He started a search for musicians which could realize the sound he had in mind. Shaman was Jonne’s way to express his insanity, but this didn’t change with Korpiklaani. A lot of songs come directly from the annals of Finnish Folk archives, but are reanimated with metal. Their debut-album “Spirit of the Forest” contains mysterious enchanting instrumental compositions, but also humppa songs. In 2005 they found an accordionist to give their music more atmosphere on stage. A couple of changes in the line-up followed because not everybody could bring the time and energy Korpiklaani needed. With “Tales along the Road” they make for the first time an album with more Finnish lyrics, a logical step. The band got huge with this one and becomes a welcome guest al big festivals like Wacken. An evening with Korpiklaani is an unforgettable feast with big pits, where you can forget your daily sorrow. At this point they’re one of the big folk-metalbands.
In 2011 they have to change their violist. But with the following album ‘Manala’ there also another change. It looks like the band doesn’t like their ‘drinking-songs’ anymore, something with which they became a big name. But nonetheless, people all over the world love this band.
Interview
Heidenfest interview (2012)
The Evolution of the Wilderness (2021)
FinlandDiscography/Reviews
Albums
Udha (Shaman 1999)
Shaminiac (Shaman 2002)
Spirit of the Forest (2003)
Voice of the Wilderness (2005)
Tales along this road (2006)
Tervaskanto (2007)
Keep on Galloping (Single 2008)
Korven Kuningas (2008)
Vodka (Single 2009)
Karkello (2009)
Ukon Wacka (Single 2010)
Ukon Wacka (2011)
Manala (2012)
Noita (2015)
Live at Masters of Rock (DVD/CD 2017)
Kulkija (2018)
Niemi (Single 2021)
Korpiklaani – ‘Jylhä’ (2021)
Rankarumpu (2024)
Concerts
The Wayfarer tour (2018)
Skálmöld, Moonsorrow & Korpiklaani (2016)
Korpiklaani, Moonsorrow & Heidevolk (2016)
Beastival 2013
Korpiklaani, Metsatöll + Baldrs Draumar (2013)
Heidenfest 2012
Baroeg Open Air 2011
Paganfest 2011
Burgfolk 2009
Paganfest 2009
Finnish Fire Tour 2008
Ultima Ratio 2008
Paganfest 2008